Middletown defeated Port Jervis 28-7 on Saturday to win the Erie Bell, and extend the nation's longest high school rivalry in terms of games.

The undefeated Middies (4-0), state-ranked at No. 17, led 13-0 at halftime, and then 21-7 after three quarters in what was the 148th game between the two schools. 

The victory capped off a terrific day that begin with the induction of the 2026 Wall of Fame class in the morning at the high school. 

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The longest high school football rivalry in the nation in terms of games continues Saturday as Middletown hosts Port Jervis at 1 p.m. in what will be the 148th meeting between the schools.

At stake is the Erie Bell, the trophy that goes to winner as a symbolic connection of the railroad that connects the two cities. Both teams are off to a strong start.

Middletown (3-0) is ranked No. 17 among the state's Class AA schools, and is the highest-ranked Section 9 Class AA team. Port Jervis (2-1) is ranked No. 15 in Class B, and will be bringing the Erie Bell to Middletown as the winner of last year's game.

If you are coming to the game, the gates open at 11:30 a.m. There is no admission charge. If you cannot make it, the game will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, MiddieTV. We will share the link here - and on the front page of the district website.

Consider our guidelines for the Erie Bell game:

• The game is rain or shine. Umbrellas are allowed!
• Faller Field has a NO-Bag policy, meaning no bags of any kind are allowed into the stadium.
• Metal detectors will be in use.
• No tailgating or smoking on Middletown school grounds.
• No entry after halftime, and no stadium re-entry once you leave.
• All middle school-aged children or younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.